By Dan Walsh Bree Macra are 2026 champions following the National Finals of the Macra na Feirme Novice Debating Competition, held on Saturday at the Ormonde Hotel in Kilkenny. Representing Bree in the Novice category were Eddie Casey, Mark Waters, and Sarah Byrne, who faced strong opposition from Portlaoise Macra. The final saw the teamsContinue reading “Bree Macra are the champions”
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Coastal erosion poses major problem
Dan Walsh reports from Courtown today During the February meeting of the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council, members expressed concern regarding the issue of coastal erosion and advocated for appropriate measures to address the matter. Enda Brennan, the Executive Engineer responsible for Environmental matters, was reminded by members about the damage at Kiltennel and theContinue reading “Coastal erosion poses major problem”
Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2026
By Dan Walsh An Garda Sίochána and Wexford County Council have launched the Annual Wexford Garda Youth Awards for 2026. The launch of these annual awards is to acknowledge the achievements of young people who are making a difference in their own lives and in their communities within the Wexford Garda Division and acknowledge theContinue reading “Wexford Garda Youth Awards 2026”
Water supply returning in Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Water supply is returning to Uisce Éireann customers in Enniscorthy after the successful repair of a burst water main in the Templeshannon area. Uisce Éireann crews located the burst late last night before carrying out repairs and water is now returning to impacted customers. However, it may take longer for normal supplyContinue reading “Water supply returning in Enniscorthy”
Mick O’Callaghan’s book launch in Gorey
By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library Mick O’Callaghan’s much anticipated book of prose and poetry called The Natural Storyteller, a sequel to his memoir The Boy Who Kicked The Nun that sold out 500 copies very quickly in 2024, was launched at a pleasant function held in Gorey Library this evening. Mick O’Callaghan said; “FáilteContinue reading “Mick O’Callaghan’s book launch in Gorey”
Water restored to customers in Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey Uisce Éireann has restored water to customers in Gorey following a recent operational issue that affected treated water storage levels at Creagh Water Treatment Plant. Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Lyng thanked affected customers for their understanding for the duration of the outage. “Uisce Éireann acknowledges the disruption that can be causedContinue reading “Water restored to customers in Gorey”
2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has revealed that major improvements to local wastewater treatment facilities will soon begin in Tagoat and Rosslare Strand. The current wastewater treatment infrastructure is overloaded and therefore a new wastewater pump station and wastewater network are required to transfer flows for treatment at Rosslare Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will includeContinue reading “2.6km pipeline from Tagoat to Rosslare”
Double for Sean Doyle at Tinahely
By Dan Walsh at Fairwood Park, Tinahely Ballindaggin handler Sean Doyle recorded a double success at the Bray Harriers point-to-point at Fairwood Park, Tinahely today (Sunday). Gale Force Jet earned a trip to Cheltenham and a run in the Foxhunters’ Chase following a clear round of jumping and an eight lengths victory in the OpenContinue reading “Double for Sean Doyle at Tinahely”
Rob James rides his 400th winner
By Dan Walsh Killanne rider Rob James rode a double this afternoon in Laois where he reached a significant milestone in his career riding his 400th point-to-point winner. James, who is joint-national point-to-point champion (with Barry O’Neill), rode his first winner in Tinahely in 2012, but he has also ridden a number of winners onContinue reading “Rob James rides his 400th winner”
Gorey faces water issues until 6pm?
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is advising customers served by the Creagh Water Treatment Plant in Gorey that operational issues have led to low reservoir levels this morning. Due to the depleted reservoir levels, customers in Clonattin,Ballymoney, Woodlands, Townpark, Ramstown, Gorey and surrounding areas of Gorey may experience a water outage or reduced water pressure asContinue reading “Gorey faces water issues until 6pm?”
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